Army intercepts courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara
Nigerian Army troops intercepted a courier with 180 Super Power explosives in Zamfara, disrupting a major supply to terrorists. com/army-intercepts-courier-with-180-explosives-in-zamfara/
On Friday, August 14, 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, intercepted a suspected arms and explosives courier in Zamfara State. The suspect, 57-year-old Sani Umar, was transporting 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives. The interception occurred during routine vehicle checks in Sector 2, according to a statement from the Nigerian Army.
Umar was reportedly on his way to suspected terrorist elements in Katsina State. The suspect, vehicle, and explosives are now in military custody for further investigation. The operation also led to the disruption of terrorist activities and the recovery of weapons in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area. The military emphasized the sustained offensive posture of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, targeting both terrorist enclaves and their supply networks.
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